Chargers WR Keenan Allen doubtful to play season finale

Allen sat out Sunday's overtime win over San Francisco because of injuries to his shoulder and ankle. Allen has 77 catches for 783 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games this season. If he is unable to play, Eddie Royal, Malcom Floyd and Dontrelle Inman will shoulder the load in the passing game.

The Chargers are currently a 1-point underdog at Kansas City, per Vegas Insiders.

Chargers Ryan Mathews, Keenan Allen skip Tuesday practice

Both players sat out Sunday's overtime win over San Francisco due to injuries and remain uncertain for Week 17 at Kansas City. On Monday coach Mike McCoy told reporters that there's a possibility Mathews can play Sunday. If Mathews is unable to play, Branden Oliver will get the start while Ronnie Brown and Donald Brown work as second and third stringers, respectively. Eddie Royal, Malcom Floyd and Dontrelle Inman will shoulder the load in the passing game if Allen can't play.

The Chargers opened as a 3-point road underdog. The line has now dropped to 2 1/2 points.

Several benefit from Keenan Allen's absence

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/21/2014)With wide receiver Keenan Allen sidelined by a broken collarbone Week 16 at San Francisco, wide receiver Eddie Royal saw the biggest increase in targets for the Chargers. He led the team with 12, catching 10 passes for 94 yards. But wide receiver Malcom Floyd and tight end Antonio Gates saw an increase as well. Floyd's 10 were a season high. He caught four of them for 50 yards and a score. Gates' nine were tied for his second most this season. he caught two touchdown passes for the first time since Week 8.

For the most part, Gates has gone as quarterback Philip Rivers has gone this season, so maybe his resurgence was more a product of Rivers throwing for 356 yards and four scores than Allen's absence. Likewise, Floyd has been Rivers' downfield threat all season and has had games with similar numbers, even if the targets were less, so if you're going to add a player in Fantasy (not that you could add Gates, of course), it should probably be Royal.

Of course, the four touchdown passes were out of character for Rivers, at least going by recent weeks, so against one of the league's best pass defenses Week 17 at Kansas City, he's unlikely to repeat those numbers. And in that case, Royal's would likely suffer as well. It's not like Allen was consistently delivering for Fantasy owners, so maybe outside of deeper leagues, it's best to pass on Royal altogether.

Mathews and Allen were ruled out on the team's final Week 16 injury report, while Carrethers was deemed probable to play. However, the Chargers will have Philip Rivers (chest, back), who was ruled probable, as well as tight end Ladarius Green (ankle, concussion) and defensive tackle Corey Liuget (ankle), both of whom were questionable.

The Chargers are a 1-point underdog in San Francisco Saturday.

Chargers rule Keenan Allen out of Saturday's game

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(12/19/2014)The Chargers released their final injury report for Saturday’s game at San Francisco and listed wide receiver Keenan Allen (ankle) as out.

Chargers' Keenan Allen ruled out for Week 16

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(12/17/2014)Chargers wideout Keenan Allen has been ruled out for Week 16.

Allen broke his collarbone Week 15 against the Broncos, so the news is expected. Head coach Mike McCoy confirmed that Allen wouldn't play at a press conference on Wednesday. The injury will likely keep Allen out the rest of the season. If that's the case, Allen would finish with 783 yards on 77 catches. He scored four touchdowns in his sophomore year.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen has broken collarbone

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/16/2014)Chargers wideout Keenan Allen suffered a broken collarbone in addition to an ankle injury Week 15 against the Broncos, the Chargers announced. While the team said only that Allen is "not expected" to play Saturday at San Francisco, the second-year pro likely is done for the year.

Allen leads San Diego with 77 catches for 783 yards. He ranks fourth on the team with four touchdown catches.

Chargers' Keenan Allen forced to exit game with ankle injury

by Sean d'Oliveira | CBSSports.com

(12/14/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen had to leave Sunday’s game against the Broncos with an ankle injury. Allen had to be carted to the locker room. He is questionable to return.

Keenan Allen a victim of matchup

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/8/2014)Hopefully, you didn't go head over heels for Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen after his back-to-back 100-yard games in Weeks 12 and 13. His matchup Week 14 against New England had disaster written all over it. The Patriots are excellent at neutralizing top wide receivers, thanks in no small part to star cornerback Darrelle Revis.

Allen and quarterback Philip Rivers had a good thing going, though, so look for him to get back on track Week 15 at Denver. He had nine catches for 73 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos in Week 8.

Malcom Floyd leads quiet Chargers receiving night vs. Patriots

(12/8/2014)Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd caught three of his six targets for a team-high 54 yards and one touchdown in his team's 23-14 loss to the Patriots in Week 14.

Floyd made an excellent play on a slightly overthrown ball after beating his man early in the second quarter, hauling in a 15-yard touchdown to put the Chargers ahead for the first time Sunday. They would maintain that lead until the fourth quarter, where they surrendered 10 points and took the loss.

Running back Donald Brown and tight end Antonio Gates shared the team lead in receptions, with both players hauling in five passes. Brown gained 49 yards on six targets while Gates managed just 34 yards on eight targets. Eddie Royal caught just two of his five targets for 30 yards, while nominal No. 1 receiver Keenan Allen was held to three yards on two receptions.

The Chargers will certainly be looking for a better effort by the passing game in the team's Week 15 matchup with the Broncos.

Keenan Allen no slam dunk this week

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/4/2014)If you own Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen in Fantasy, you've probably spent the last five days celebrating his return to prominence. After the kind of numbers he had been putting up, back-to-back 100-yard games with a combined three touchdowns is a case of persistence rewarded.

But don't go getting comfortable. Allen and Philip Rivers may have a good thing going right now, but that rarely matters against New England, the Chargers' Week 14 opponent. The Patriots typically double-team their opponent's best wide receiver, confident that Darrelle Revis can shut down the No. 2 target on his own. And if Revis covers Allen himself, that's not exactly an improvement.

The Patriots secondary has been so effective this season that they've allowed the fourth-fewest Fantasy points per game to wide receivers even though they rank a modest 23rd against the pass. That's mostly a flow-of-the-game stat, by the way. The Patriots are so often ahead by so much that their opponent's only hope is to throw against them.

That might not be enough to save Allen this week, though. You only have so many options, and obviously, his upside from one week to the next is higher than most, but Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard both rank him outside their top 30 wide receivers with this matchup.

Keenan Allen finding his stride

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen continues to pick up the pace, as he posted his second 100-yard performance in a row in Week 13 against the Ravens.

Allen, who had just one 100-yard game in the first 10 games of the season, went for 121 yards Sunday, one week after racking up 104 yards. He hauled in 11 of the 15 passes thrown his way and scored twice, his first multi-score game since Week 14 a year ago.

Allen scored five of his eight touchdowns during his rookie season in the final four games, and looks to be on his way to a similar late-season run. He has four touchdowns in his last five ghames, and is averaging 81.6 yards per game in that span, after averaging 50.6 yards with no touchdowns in his previous seven games.

Allen has re-emerged as Phillip Rivers' go-to target, and it couldn't have come at a better time for his Fantasy owners. Allen has a tough matchup on the way in Week 14 against the Patriots, but that game could end up being a shootout, so Allen should be a solid starting option anyways.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen finds paydirt twice in win over Ravens

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/30/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen came down with a pair of touchdown receptions during Sunday's game against the Ravens in Week 13.

Allen made a a diving catch in the end zone for a 12-yard touchdown in the opening quarter. He also surpassed the 100-yard threshold for the third time this season. He came down with a 23-yard touchdown grab in the fourth quarter for his second score of the day. He was targeted a season-high 15 times and finished with 11 catches for 121 yards and two scores in a 34-33 victory. He has compiled 225 receiving yards and three touchdowns over his last two games.

The Chargers will host the Patriots in Week 14.

Keenan Allen turning over a new leaf?

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(11/24/2014)For the second time this season, Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen topped 100 yards in a game Week 12 against St. Louis, and for the second time this season, he found the end zone, scoring on a 29-yard catch in the fourth quarter. It was the first time he did both in the same game, which was the kind of production Fantasy owners expected from him coming into the season.

So is he finally delivering on his potential? Oh, who knows?

Here are the positives for Allen: With another nine targets in Week 12, he has averaged 10.8 over his last five games, a clear improvement from his first six, and his primary competition for red-zone looks, tight end Antonio Gates, has been conspicuously absent the last three weeks.

Here are the negatives for Allen: Even with all those extra targets, he has still averaged just 69.0 yards over his last five games, and quarterback Philip Rivers has stopped throwing touchdown passes not just to Gates but in general.

I have enough confidence in Rivers and the Chargers offense as a whole to keep Allen on my roster, but I'm not activating him based on this performance.

Keenan Allen leads the way Week 12

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(11/23/2014)Chargers wideout Keenan Allen caught six passes for a game-high 104 yards in the Week 12 win over the Rams, his second 100-yard game this season. Allen scored his second touchdown this season when he took a slip screen 29 yards in the fourth quarter.

Allen drew a team-high nine targets and has 33 catches over the last five games. He'll visit the Ravens in Week 13.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen catches eight passes in Week 11 win

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(11/16/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen had a team-high eight receptions on 13 targets for 63 yards in his team's 13-6 win over the Raiders in Week 11.

Allen continues to be limited to short- and medium-length plays, and his long reception in the win went for just 13 yards. He's had just one game this season with a reception of 20 yards or more, and Sunday's performance will drag his per-catch average underneath 10 yards. Despite the lack of big plays, Allen has averaged more than 11 targets over his last four games. His next chance for a breakout comes in Week 12 against the Rams.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen held under 50 yards again Sunday

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(11/2/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen took a step back and was held out of the end zone in a 37-0 defeat to Miami in Week 9.

Allen was held under 50 receiving yards for the third time in five games. He was targeted a team-high nine times and finished with four catches for 47 yards. He has 47 catches for 474 yards and a touchdown on the season.

The Chargers will head into a bye week before facing the Raiders in Week 10.

Keenan Allen still searching for the big play

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/24/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen put together his second double-digit Fantasy point effort of the season Thursday, but does Week 8 represent a turning point in his season?

Allen finally found the end zone for the first time all season en route to a seven-catch, 73-yard effort, which made for his best outing of the season. However, we still see some of the big issues that have limited him all season lurking in Allen's supposed breakout game.

Targets and catches have been there all season for Allen, but he hasn't done much with them, and that was still something of an issue Thursday. He had a season-high 41 yards after the catch, but that came out to an average of just 4.6 per reception. That is still down from 6.2 per catch a year ago.

Allen's role in the offense is still big enough that there is reason for confidence, but his inability to break off the big play remains troubling. Until he starts to turn that trend around, Allen's upside remains limited.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen finds the end zone Week 8

Allen proved to be Philip Rivers' safety blanket throughout the night. He ran a lot of underneath routes that wound up going for short gains. Allen managed to haul in nine catches for 73 yards and a score during the contest. His longest reception during the game was 19 yards.

Allen's touchdown came on a quick pass down near the goal line. He received a block from a receiver, and was able to quickly shoot past a defender for the 2 yard score. Allen will look for more Week 9 against the Dolphins.

Chargers' Keenan Allen 'pretty patient' amid frustrating first half

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/22/2014)It's quite evident Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is having a much different season in 2014 after having a breakout rookie campaign in 2013. After totaling 71 catches for 1,046 yards and eight touchdowns last season, Allen has just 34 catches for 354 yards and no touchdowns in seven games this season.

"People, they aren't stupid," wide receivers coach Fred Graves said, per U-T San Diego. "They're not just going to let him run free. They're going to take some things away."

Allen has seen a lot more press coverage this season. He does have a team-high 34 catches, but he is averaging just 10.4 yards per catch and has had just two catches for 20-plus yards after totaling 16 as a rookie.

"It'll come," he said. "I'm pretty patient. Frustrated, for sure, but I'm pretty patient. I understand what's going on with the offense, and we're winning, so it's not a big deal."

There's no easy answer for Keenan Allen's struggles

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2014)Through seven mostly-disappointing games, it has become clear that Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is the victim of the dreaded sophomore slump. And the weird thing is, there isn't a clear, obvious reason why.

Allen is on pace for 118 targets and 77 yards receptions this season, both of which would be improvements over last year. Unfortunately, his pace for yards is lacking. He is on pace for just 809.1 yards, more than 200 less than his rookie season, and has also failed to find the end zone through seven games; he had three by this point last season.

One big problem for Allen is that he and Philip Rivers simply cannot get on the same page when it comes to the deep ball. Though Rivers has targeted him nine times on passes beyond 20 yards, Allen has caught just one, for 22 yards. However, he had just two receptions on passes thrown deeper than 20 yards last season, so it isn't like that is the main culprit in his regression.

The big issue, then, is that Allen still isn't making plays with the ball in his hands. He is averaging just 2.9 yards after the catch, down from 6.0. That is almost the entire difference between his 14.7 yards per catch average as a rookie and his 10.4 mark now.

Allen has gone from one of the league's best playmakers as a rookie to someone who can barely get anything done after the catch. Though he makes for a solid buy-low candidate based on last season alone, Fantasy owners are understandably running out of patience. At this point, he makes for a risky play every week.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen catches six passes in Week 7

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(10/19/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen caught a team-high six passes on 10 targets for 58 yards in San Diego's 23-20 loss to Kansas City in Week 7.

Allen was the focal point of the passing attack Sunday, but he continues to have trouble breaking big plays. It was his third straight game averaging less than 10 yards per catch, and he's barely surpassed that mark on the season, logging 34 receptions and 354 yards while failing to catch a touchdown in seven games. He'll look for a long-awaited breakout performance when the Chargers head to Denver for a Thursday night battle in Week 8.

Malcom Floyd the latest headache for Keenan Allen

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/13/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was once again the odd man out in what's looking like an overcrowded passing attack Week 6 at Oakland. This time, Malcom Floyd emerged as the go-to guy, leading the way with five catches for 103 yards and a touchdown.

Even with Eddie Royal departing in the third quarter with a groin injury, Keenan Allen had just three catches for 27 yards. It was the third time in four games he had less than 30 receiving yards and the fifth time in six games he had less than 60.

Of course, Allen's six targets were only one short of Floyd's seven. He remains the most targeted of the Chargers' wide receivers, making him difficult to pass up in Fantasy, but apart from Week 4 against Jacksonville, when he had 10 catches for 135 yards, he hasn't been able to deliver on those targets. Floyd, in fact, has done far more. He now has three touchdowns and three games with 70 yards or more.

Floyd is still an iffy Fantasy option because he's so hit or miss from week to week, but Allen may be a straight-up sit unless Royal's injury is serious enough to keep him out for a few weeks.

Chargers WR Keenan Allen does little in win over Oakland

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/12/2014)Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen wasn't much of a factor in a Week 6 victory over the Raiders.

Allen was held without a catch in the first half. he caught a 5-yard pass in the third quarter, and came down with a 19-yard and a 3-yard reception in the final period. He was thrown to six times and finished with three grabs for 27 yards in a 31-28 victory. He has 296 receiving yards this season.

The Chargers will host the Chiefs in Week 7.

Keenan Allen, Malcom Floyd good to go Week 6 for Chargers

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/12/2014)Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen and Malcom Floyd were both labeled active for Week 6 against the Raiders in Oakland. Allen was dealing with a quad injury and was never in any danger of missing game action. Floyd was questionable on the injury report leading up to the game because of a calf injury.

Chargers list 16 players on Week 6 injury report

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(10/10/2014)The Chargers listed 16 players on their final injury report leading up to Week 6 at Oakland. Running backs Donald Brown (concussion) and Ryan Mathews (knee), along with linebacker Manti Te'o (foot) and cornerback Shareece Wright (knee) were ruled out for Sunday.

Keenan Allen, Eddie Royal both iffy starts

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/9/2014)The Raiders are a poor defensive team. This much is certain.

But they're also a poor offensive team, which means that when the opposition pulls ahead, it generally stays ahead. So while the Raiders rank 31st against the run, allowing 158.3 yards per game, they rank a surprising fifth against the pass, allowing 207.0 yards per game. It doesn't mean they're good against quarterbacks; it just means quarterbacks don't have to be good against them.

The Chargers are built to pass. This much is also certain.

But now that Branden Oliver has entered the scene, they have enough of a running game to defer to it if they jump out to an early lead. That's what happened to wide receivers Keenan Allen and Eddie Royal in a blowout win in Week 5. Antonio Gates scored the touchdowns early, and that was it.

The chances of it happening again are real enough that you should think twice about starting Allen or Royal despite what appears to be a favorable matchup. It's not that either are bad starts necessarily, but if you have options at wide receiver, the "OAK" next to their names shouldn't steer you toward them.

Chargers WRs Keenan Allen, Malcom Floyd probable for Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/8/2014)Chargers wide receivers Keenan Allen (quad) and Malcom Floyd (calf) were both limited in Wednesday practice, but are expected to play Sunday in Oakland.

Allen has yet to score a touchdown this season and has not recorded more than 55 yards in receiving in four of five games. Floyd, who was removed from the Sunday shutout of the Jets with his injury, has 12 catches for 259 yards and two scores.

Don't give up on Keenan Allen

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(10/8/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has not to this point been the beneficiary of Philip Rivers' improved play, though it is not due to a lack of opportunities.

Allen is on pace for 80 receptions and 115 targets through five games, well ahead of the 71-catch, 105-target pace he established as a rookie. The reason his production has been so disappointing so far is due to what he is doing with each reception; Allen is averaging just 3.1 yards after catch, compared to 6.2 a year ago. His average of yards picked up before the catch was 8.6 a year ago, compared 7.7 as a rookie.

The Chargers' passing offense has not lacked for big plays overall, as 18.1 percent of completed passes have gone for more than 20 yards, compared to 15.8 last season. However, just two of Allen's 25 receptions have gone for 20-plus yards, well off his rate from a year ago.

Allen has been limited at times by a groin injury, but there is no sign that is the reason for his slow start. In fact, Fantasy owners have to be pretty optimistic about his chances of figuring it out, considering how big a role he is playing in the offense.

The Chargers may not have to pass the ball much in Week 6, with the Raiders on the schedule, so he may not turn things around immediately. Still, don't give up on Allen's long-term value, with how much potential he has in this offense.

Here we go again with Keenan Allen?

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(10/6/2014)After looking like he had gotten his season on track with 10 catches for 135 yards Week 4 against the Jaguars, Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen went back to disappointing everyone with three catches for 25 yards Week 5 against the Jets.

So is that it? Are we done with him in Fantasy? Not so fast. See, for every way he fell short in this game, he still led the Chargers with seven targets, meaning he was still quarterback Philip Rivers' go-to guy. That wasn't so evident in Weeks 2 and 3.

Between that and the fact the Chargers threw the ball only nine times in the second half of a blowout victory, I think Allen deserves a pass. Granted, we've given him several passes already this season, but for as much as you invested in him, you want to make absolutely sure he's not who you thought he was before changing course.

Consider this: If a nobody put up the numbers Allen did in Week 4 and then followed it up with this performance, would you be dropping him? Probably not.

Chargers' Keenan Allen held in check Week 5

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(10/5/2014)Chargers wideout Keenan Allen was held in check Week 5 against the Jets.

Allen caught just three balls for 25 yards. Despite the poor performance, Allen was targeted a team-high seven times, so Philip Rivers did try to get him the ball. Allen had just one reception after halftime. He'll look for more against the Raiders Week 6.

Keenan Allen rises to the occasion

by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/29/2014)After a dreadful start to the season in which he seemed to lose targets every week, I was on the verge of dropping Keenan Allen -- a top-20 wide receiver coming into the season -- in standard 12-team leagues. His performance Week 4 against Jacksonville erased any thoughts of that.

Though he didn't score a touchdown and still has yet to find the end zone in four games this season, Allen led the team with 10 catches for 135 yards. Granted, it was against a Jaguars defense that entered the day ranked 30th against the pass, but the fact that Allen led the Chargers with 11 targets, four more than Eddie Royal, shows he's still in Rivers' sights.

And Rivers will need all the help he can get going forward with Donald Brown unable to muster anything on the ground against the league's 32nd-ranked run defense. If the Chargers become as pass heavy as I expect them to with both Ryan Mathews and Danny Woodhead sidelined, Allen has more games like this one ahead of him.

Keenan Allen goes off Week 4

Allen was targeted a team high 11 times during the contest. He hauled in 10 passes for 135 yards. Allen was a constant outlet for quarterback Philip Rivers. Allen wound up being a first down machine during the game. All but one of his receptions resulted in a first down. Despite the exceptional game, Allen did not score a touchdown.

He'll look for more Week 5 against the Jets.

Keenan Allen labeled probable for Week 4

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/26/2014)As expected, Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was officially ruled probable for Week 4 at home against Jacksonville. Allen, who is working past a groin injury, was never in danger of missing game action. He was a full participant in practice all three days leading up to Sunday.

No silver lining for Keenan Allen

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/21/2014)Fantasy owners were hoping for Keenan Allen to break through in a big way in Week 3. It didn't happen. Despite playing against his weakest opponent of the season with the Chargers run game down to its third string running back, Allen had a season-low two targets, catching both for 17 measly yards.

It's troubling since Allen had 15 targets and 10 catches in his first two games combined, but Fantasy owners should remain patient as the ultimate litmus test comes in Week 4. That's when Allen and the Chargers take on the Jaguars and their weak defense. If he can't get it done then, it's officially panic time. Allen owners might start looking at alternatives on waivers in case Allen can't get it going in Week 4.

Keenan Allen silent in victory

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen played through a groin injury Sunday against the Bills, but didn't make much of an impact in the 22-10 win in Week 3.

Allen got the start but was targeted just twice in the passing game, good for just fifth-most on the team. He hauled in both of those passes thrown his way for just 17 yards, his lowest total since Week 2 of his rookie season.

Allen has struggled to make an impact through three games, hauling in just 12 passes for 109 yards. He will look for more success in Week 4 against the Jaguars.

Keenan Allen able to play through groin injury

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(9/21/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is active and in uniform, as expected, for Week 3 against the Bills Saturday. Allen had been limited at times during the week of practice with a groin injury.

Keenan Allen 50-50 for battle with Bills

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2014)A groin injury has Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen deemed as questionable for the Sunday game in Buffalo. He has been limited in practice the last two days.

Allen has 10 catches for 92 yards in two games.

Keenan Allen participates early in Friday practice

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/19/2014)Chargers wideout Keenan Allen provided some encouragement in regard to his availability Sunday in Buffalo with his participation during the open-to-media portion of Friday practice. He was in full uniform.

Allen has been dealing with a groin injury. He has just 10 catches for 92 yards in the first two games combined.

Keenan Allen dealing with groin injury

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/18/2014)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was limited in practice Thursday due to a groin injury.

Allen was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, so the issue cropped up recently. It's unclear how serious the issue is at the moment.

Time to buy low on Keenan Allen

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/18/2014)Keenan Allen has been bogged down by two tough matchups to open the season against the Cardinals and Seahawks, and he was held to 10 catches for 92 yards on 15 targets.

He has another tough test against Stephon Gilmore this week. But No. 1 receivers have had a good track record against him so far this season. Mike Wallace had five catches for 56 yards and a touchdown against the Bills in Week 2 while Brandon Marshall had eight catches for 71 yards and a touchdown against them in Week 1.

Allen has a great stretch coming up against Buffalo, Jacksonville, the Jets, Oakland and Kansas City, so buy low now if you still can.

Keenan Allen hauls in five balls

Allen gained 55 yards. He was targeted six times. Allen spent most of the day being covered by Richard Sherman. Despite that, the team still went at Sherman in order to get the ball in Allen's hands. Allen's big plays were limited, as his longest reception was 14 yards.

Allen will look for more Week 3 against the Bills.

Chargers studs good to go

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(9/14/2014)The Chargers studs are good to go Week 2 against the Seahawks.

Keenan Allen pops up on injury report

Allen is dealing with a rib injury. He was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, implying that the injury isn't all that serious. As long as Allen continues to get through practice, he should be a sure bet to play Week 2.

Keenan Allen held in check

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/9/2014)Chargers receiver Keenan Allen wasn't a big contributor Monday night at Arizona, making five catches for 37 yards. Allen dropped a fourth-down pass with just under two minutes left that killed San Diego's last drive in the 18-17 loss. The ball was deflected but catchable.

Cardinals corner Patrick Peterson smothered Allen for the most part. Allen drew nine targets, second on the team, but rarely broke free. Now he has to face the Seahawks in Week 2.

Keenan Allen ready to duel Patrick Peterson

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/8/2014)Chargers wideout Keenan Allen, who was probable with a rib injury, is active as expected for Monday night's game at Arizona. He'll see a lot of Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson, who usually shadows the opponent's top receiving threat.

Chargers premier offensive pair on injury report

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(9/6/2014)Two Chargers offensive standouts are on their injury report heading into the Monday night battle against Arizona.

Wide receiver Keenan Allen appears all but set to play despite a rib ailment. He participated fully in practice all week. Tight end Antonio Gates (hamstring) is questionable after having been out throughout the week.

Patrick Peterson not a reason to bench Keenan Allen

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(9/3/2014)Coming off his breakout rookie year, Chargers wideout Keenan Allen opens the season Monday night in Arizona where he'll see plenty of the league's highest-paid cornerback. Patrick Peterson likely will shadow Allen all over the field.

It should be noted Peterson played 100 more snaps and regularly shadowed the opponent's top wideout, while Sherman usually stayed on the left side of the field. Still, Peterson has a gambling tendency San Diego can exploit.

Allen caught 71 passes for 1,046 yards and eight touchdowns last year despite being used sparingly the first three weeks. He's a precise route runner and Philip Rivers' favorite red-zone target. From Week 5 through Week 16, Allen went over 100 yards or caught a touchdown in eight of 12 games.

'Faster' Keenan Allen hoping for big year

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/4/2014)Chargers receiver Keenan Allen had a great rookie year in 2013 with 71 catches, 1,046 yards and eight touchdowns. But Allen is out to show doubters he's not just a one-hit wonder, reports ESPN.

"One thing for him that's going to be key -- and I think he knows this -- is not to relax and think you're going to just duplicate that year," Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said. "They’re going to know where No. 13 is, have a plan for him and try to take away the things he does well."

Allen said a primary focus has been improving his speed. One reason Allen dropped to the third round in the 2013 draft is that he ran a slow time in the 40-yard dash at his pro day. Still recovering from a knee issue that cut short his final season at Cal, Allen was timed at about 4.65 seconds.

Allen believes he is faster now and fully healthy.

"I mean if you run a 4.3 or 4.4, that obviously says that you're fast," Allen said. "But a 4.6 guy can still make their way into the league. Some of the best receivers in the league ran a 4.5 or 4.6. So now that I'm healthy, I'm pretty sure I'm faster than 4.6."

McCoy says Keenan Allen will see tougher coverage

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(3/25/2014)Chargers coach Mike McCoy said Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings that receiver Keenan Allen can't rest on his accomplishments as a rookie in 2013. McCoy said Allen needs to prepare for a tougher year this season.

Allen had 71 catches for 1,046 yards and eight touchdowns last year.

"When you’re a young player and had the success he did, now he’s got a bulls-eye on his back," McCoy said. "Everybody is going to know where he is every play. The success he had, that comes with the territory. And that’s a good problem to have. Then again, now you have to get in that much better shape. Now you’re going to see a double team here and there. You’re going to see the best corner on you. You have to work that much harder now. Now it’s all the little fine details that we’ve been talking about that you might have gotten away with in the past. Now when you get matched up with the best corners in the league you have to be at your best every week because they’re going to know where you are."

Keenan Allen wins award

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/14/2014)Chargers wide recevier Keenan Allen was named the Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Pro Football Writers of America.

The PFWA also named Allen to the All-Rookie team. Allen had a strong season for San Diego, catching 71 balls for 1046 yards and eight touchdowns.

Keenan Allen explodes in second half

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(1/12/2014)Shut out in the first half, Chargers wideout Keenan Allen caught six passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns after halftime of the playoff loss at Denver. He became the second rookie in NFL history to post 100 receiving yards and two touchdown catches in a playoff game.

Allen caught a pair of 16-yard touchdowns in the fourth quarter and hauled in a 49-yard bomb. He was targeted a team-high nine times.

Having established himself as Philip Rivers' favorite receiver, Allen finishes his rookie year with 10 touchdowns.

Chargers offensive studs fizzle against Bengals

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(1/5/2014)The Chargers didn't need their normal output from their offensive stars to pull off a victory against the Bengals.

Eddie Royal was the most successful of the bunch, catching one pass for 33 yards. Keenan Allen managed to catch two balls, but only gained 21 yards. Antonio Gates was well-covered by the Bengals, and caught just one pass for 5 yards. The Chargers did not rely on the passing game, which meant none of their pass catchers had big games. Each player will look to rebound next week against Denver.

Keenan Allen is go-to guy Week 17

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/29/2013)Chargers receiver Keenan Allen caught five passes for a team-high 89 yards in the win over the Chiefs, giving him 71 catches for 1,046 yards in his terrific rookie year. He finished with eight touchdown grabs, but was unable to score for the fourth straight week.

Allen drew a team-high eight targets and had a long reception of 38 yards. He ends the regular season with seven games of 80-plus receiving yards and with the franchise record for receiving yards as a rookie.

Keenan Allen thriving in red zone

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/24/2013)Chargers rookie wideout Keenan Allen is Philip Rivers' go-to guy in the red zone. Allen has drawn a team-high 18 red-zone targets, resulting in six of his eight touchdowns. No other Charger has more than 12 red-zone targets.

Entering Week 17, Allen has scored five times in the past three weeks. He needs a huge finish to win Offensive Rookie of the Year, and it's possible against the Chiefs. In Week 12 at Kansas City, Allen caught nine passes for a season-best 124 yards. This week Kansas City might rest its starters, as the Chiefs have nothing to play for.

Keenan Allen's touchdown binge continues

(12/22/2013)Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen made his fifth touchdown catch in the past three games Week 17 vs. Oakland. On a pick play, Allen caught a 4-yard slant for a third-quarter score.

Allen had a bad drop and finished with three catches on seven targets for 26 yards. He's got 55 receiving yards over the past two weeks. But he's up to 66 catches for 957 yards and eight touchdowns.

On special teams, Allen returned a punt 28 yards but also muffed one, Oakland recovering. Allen plays the Chiefs in Week 17.

Keenan Allen, Antonio Gates ready to go

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/22/2013)Chargers receiver Keenan Allen and tight end Antonio Gates, who were listed as probable, are active for the game vs. Oakland. Allen was dealing with a shoulder injury, while Gates' status was not injury-related.

Chargers injury report includes five offensive probables

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/20/2013)The Chargers are quite healthy heading into their critical game Sunday against visiting Oakland. Only wide receiver Eddie Royal (toe) and fullback Le'Ron McClain (hamstring) are questionable. Royal is expected to play.

Keenan Allen scores two more Thursday

(12/13/2013) Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen touched the ball just twice in Week 15 against the Broncos, but still managed to show off his playmaking skills in a 27-20 win Thursday.

Both of Allen's catches came within a nine-minute period in the second quarter, and he finished with a pretty subpar total of just 29 yards. Fortunately, he scored on each of his receptions, the first on a 19-yard reception that saw him hurdle a defender before breaking the plane of the goal line.

Allen has now scored seven touchdowns on the season, four of which have come in his last two games. With two games remaining in his rookie season, Allen has 63 receptions for 931 yards in addition to his seven touchdowns. The Chargers face the Raiders in Week 16.

Keenan Allen takes the field

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(12/12/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen was listed on the injury report for Week 15 against the Broncos with a shoulder issue, but is active for Thursday's game regardless. Allen's status doesn't come as much of a surprise, as he was considered probable after getting through practice.

Chargers healthy as they prepare for Broncos

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(12/11/2013)The Chargers are in excellent shape heading into their Thursday night clash against Denver. Only wide receiver Eddie Royal (toe) and cornerback Johnny Patrick (ankle) are listed as questionable, though both are expected to play. The rest on their injury report are probable.

Keenan Allen has momentum heading into Week 15

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(12/10/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has been on a nice run lately -- 100 or more yards in two of his last three games, and two touchdowns in the one game with fewer than 100 yards. He now has five touchdowns and five 100-yard games on the season.

His Week 15 opponent, the Broncos, have allowed five touchdowns to opposing wide receivers in the last four games, with two receivers hitting the 100-yard mark. In Week 10, Allen was held to just 41 receiving yards against the Broncos, but he did lead the team in the category. Additionally, Allen had those two touchdowns last week, but was only targeted three times, as the Changers went run-heavy and Allen injured his shoulder, which he says will be fine for Thursday night.

Allen has done enough over the course of the season to earn a start in most formats on Thursday night against the Broncos. Keep an eye on his shoulder injury, though, as there could always be a complication.

Keenan Allen to play through shoulder injury

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(12/9/2013)Chargers rookie wideout Keenan Allen, who caught a pair of touchdown passes Week 14, is "fine" to play through the shoulder injury he suffered in the win over the Giants, reports the Union-Tribune. Allen has 61 catches for 902 yards and five scores heading into Thursday's potential shootout at Denver.

Keenan Allen works past shoulder scare with two TDs

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/8/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen worked past a shoulder scare with two touchdown receptions during Sunday's game against the Giants in Week 14 with a shoulder injury.

Allen caught a 43-yard touchdown pass in the opening quarter and a 4-yard strike in the second quarter. He injured his shoulder after making his 60th catch of the season, which set a franchise rookie receiving record. He was taken to the locker room for further evaluation and returned late in the second quarter before hauling in his second touchdown of the game. He finished the game with three catches for 59 yards and two touchdowns in a 37-14 victory. He was targeted three times.

Allen has had some issues with his shoulder, as he aggravated a the injury suffered during training camp on Oct. 21 against the Jaguars. He told reporters after the game that he received a painkiller after he underwent X-rays in the first half, which came back negative. He expects the shoulder injury to linger throughout the rest of the season, according to U-T San Diego.

The Chargers will play the Broncos Thursday night in Week 15.

Keenan Allen cracks century mark again in Week 13

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(12/1/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen enjoyed another dominant performance as he cracked the century mark for the second straight week during Sunday's loss to the Bengals in Week 13.

Allen was heavily involved in the passing game and caught a 19-yard pass from Philip Rivers in the second quarter. The Chargers scored a touchdown on the following play. He then caught a 22-yard pass in the ensuing drive for his longest gain of the day. He finished the game with a team-high 10 times and caught eight passes for 106 yards (13.3 yards per reception) in a 17-10 defeat.

Allen has cracked the century mark three times over his last five games. He has 32 receptions for 444 yards and a touchdown over that five-game span. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 14 against the Giants.

Keenan Allen explodes for big yardage game

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(11/24/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen had a big game Week 12 against the Chiefs.

Allen was Philip Rivers' primary target Week 12. Allen caught nine balls on a team-leading 12 targets. He had 124 receiving yards. Allen was a first-down machine, moving the chains on seven of his nine receptions. Despite the strong game, Allen was unable to come up with any of the team's three touchdown passes. Allen came into the game with a knee injury, but it appears that is no longer an issue.

Chargers coach: Keenan Allen will 'be fine'

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(11/18/2013)Chargers coach Mike McCoy said Monday wide receiver Keenan Allen will "be fine" after hurting his knee Sunday against the Dolphins. Allen has struggled the last two games, totaling seven catches for 86 yards and no touchdowns.

One drive keeps Keenan Allen from being blanked in Miami

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/17/2013)Chargers wideout Keenan Allen was on a roll - as in past tense. His mediocre performance Sunday in a loss to Miami was his second straight.

Allen caught three passes for 45 yards and no touchowns on six targets. After catching 31 passes for 497 yards and three scores in the previous five games, he has just seven receptions for 86 yards and no touchdowns in his last two.

Oddly, Allen managed all his production against the Dolphins on the opening possession of the third quarter. And his taunting penalty after a catch that cost his team 15 yards might have also cost his team a touchdown and the game. He will try to improve his consistency and self-control next Sunday in Kansas City.

Keenan Allen still an automatic start despite weak Week 10

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(11/14/2013)Chances are that Week 10 was not the start of a downward trend for Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen. He has been too productive for too long for that to be likely.

The blossoming rookie caught just four passes for 41 yards in the loss to Denver, but Fantasy owners should realize that the game was a dud all the way around for the offense. Allen has been among the premier receivers in the NFL since Week 4 with 35 catches for 538 yards and three touchdowns in six games.

Allen should be targeted often in Miami on Sunday. The Dolphins have been fairly strong against the pass this season, especially in the red zone, but top-level quarterbacks such as Drew Brees, Andrew Luck and Andy Dalton have racked up big yards against them. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers falls into that category.

The three CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writers place Allen between 20-24 among NFL wideouts this week. He is an ideal second receiver in all formats and, if Week 10 wasn't the start of a trend, a possible No. 1 in deeper leagues. Allen should be in all lineups.

Keenan Allen falls back to Earth Week 10

Denver did a solid job defending the pass against the Chargers, and no receiver was able to put up a breakout game. Allen was at least dependable, catching four of his five targets. He finished the game with 41 receiving yards.

He'll look for a better performance Week 11 against the Dolphins.

Keenan Allen ready for another big game Week 10

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(11/7/2013)Chargers receiver Keenan Allen is aiming for another big game Week 10 against the Broncos.

Denver has struggled to contain opposing wide outs, allowing 25.75 Fantasy points per game. That figure rates 26th in the league. Denver has also allowed 15 passing touchdowns through just eight games. The team has allowed receivers to go for an average of 196.38 yards per game, which rates as the sixth highest total.

Allen has emerged as a must-start over his last four games. After catching eight passes in the first four games, Allen has exploded for 26 receptions in the last four. He's gone over 100 yards in three of the four games. The Broncos haven't done a good job against wide receivers, making Allen a popular play against a bad pass defense.

Keenan Allen with another big game

(11/3/2013)Keenan Allen has clearly become the favorite wide receiver target of Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. That was evident during Sunday's Week 9 overtime loss at Washington.

Allen was targeted 11 times in the game and Rivers appeared to look his way in every big situation. He ended up going for eight receptions for a team-high 128 yards and a touchdown in the game. Allen caught a 16-yard TD in the fourth quarter.

The 21-year-old rookie out of Cal now has scored in three of his last four games. He's topped 100 yards in three of those contests as well. San Diego hosts Denver Week 10.

Keenan Allen a must-start Week 9

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/29/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has been a consistent Fantasy option over the last three weeks of the season and that should only continue heading into Week 9 at Washington.

The Redskins' pass defense has been atrocious this season and opposing wide receivers have been able to rack up Fantasy points in bunches against them. Washington is currently allowing the third-most Fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers on the season. Only the Bills and Eagles are allowing more.

Allen is averaging 96.3 receiving yards per game over his last three contests. The rookie has been a beacon of consistency of late and that should only continue with Philip Rivers throwing the passes. We like Allen as a No. 1 Fantasy WR in all leagues and formats for Week 9 on Sunday.

Coach says Keenan Allen (shoulder) is OK

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(10/21/2013)Chargers coach Mike McCoy said Monday wide receiver Keenan Allen is OK after leaving Sunday's game against the Jaguars briefly with a shoulder injury. The Chargers are on a bye Week 8 before returning to action Week 9 at Washington.

Keenan Allen goes for 67 yards

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/20/2013)Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen, who was banged up Sunday, had a decent performance during the Week 7 win at Jacksonville.

Allen was targeted six times during the game and ended up with three catches for 67 yards. He had a long reception of 36 yards on the contest and did not score.

The 21-year-old snapped a string of two straight games with a touchdown by failing to get into the end zone Sunday. He'll look to score Week 9 at Washington as the Chargers have a bye Week 8.

Keenan Allen looking for third straight 100-yard game

by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com

(10/16/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen will take the field in Jacksonville Week 7 looking for a third consecutive 100-yard receiving performance.

Allen has caught 15 passes over his last two games for 222 yards with a touchdown in each game against the Colts and at the Raiders. Now, Allen, who has gone for at least 80 yards in three straight games, is facing a weak defense against the Jaguars Sunday.

The rookie out of Cal has erupted into must-start status for Fantasy owners heading into the Week 7 game. The Jaguars have not been a good defense this season, though they have allowed just one 100-yard game. Still, we expect quarterback Philip Rivers and the San Diego offense to pretty much do what it whats Week 7.

Allen is a solid start in all Fantasy leagues as a No. 1 or 2 Fantasy WR.

Philip Rivers raves about Keenan Allen

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/15/2013)Quarterback Philip Rivers said the Colts were doubling tight end Antonio Gates so he looked elsewhere after trying to force it to Gates early. Rivers ended up targeting wideout Keenan Allen a team-high 12 times, four more than Gates, in the Monday night win.

Rivers showed complete faith in Allen, including on third down and in the red zone. The rookie caught nine passes for 107 yards and a touchdown and has 302 receiving yards the past three weeks.

"It's not too big for him," Rivers said on ESPN. "He's done nothing but get better every week."

Keenan Allen does it again

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/15/2013)Chargers rookie wideout Keenan Allen went over 100 receiving yards with a touchdown for the second straight week. He caught a career-high nine passes for 107 yards against the Colts, including a diving 22-yard touchdown in the second quarter.

Allen was targeted a team-high 12 times, including twice in the end zone. He repeatedly helped the Chargers move the chains and was deadly on shallow crossing routes. On one such route in the third quarter, Allen spun away from a defender for a 14-yard gain.

Allen also made a couple tough catches in traffic. He's established himself as the Chargers' No. 1 receiver heading into Week 7 at Jacksonville.

Keenan Allen surges into Week 6

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(10/9/2013)After being targeted four times in his first two games, Chargers rookie wideout Keenan Allen has been targeted 15 times the past two weeks, with eye-popping results: 11 catches, 195 yards and a touchdown.

Allen ran routes on all 53 pass plays against Oakland last week and is locked in as a starter opposite Vincent Brown. In Week 6 he faces a Colts defense that ranks in the middle of the pack against Fantasy wideouts.

Thanks to injuries to Malcom Floyd and Danario Alexander, and Allen's pure talent, the third-round pick out of Cal has gone from a deep Fantasy sleeper to a guy you want to start most weeks. Consider him a solid WR3 for Monday night.

Blossoming Keenan Allen explodes in second half of defeat

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/7/2013)Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen has come out of nowhere this season, just as he came out of nowhere Sunday night in Oakland.

The rookie caught five passes for 80 yards last week, but was blanked in the first half against the Raiders. He then exploded for six catches, 115 yards and a score following intermission. He nearly had two touchdowns, but one in which he tried to tiptoe in the corner of the end zone was reversed.

Allen was targeted nine times by quarterback Philip Rivers in the loss to the Raiders. He will try to help the Chargers turn it around on the national stage of Monday Night Football next week against Indianapolis.

Keenan Allen gaining Fantasy attention

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/5/2013)Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen thrust himself into the spotlight in Week 5. He caught five passes for 80 yards in the win against Dallas. And Fantasy owners scrambled to pick him up off waivers.

When you burst onto the scene as a go-to receiver on the Chargers, you are a Fantasy find. San Diego ranks sixth in the NFL in passing yards with 1,165 and second in touchdowns with 11. The loss of Malcom Floyd for the season to injury has pushed Allen into a prominent role.

Fantasy owners should be cautious, however. Those with great depth at that position might find it wise to monitor Allen for a bit to determine whether his fine game against the Cowboys was a trend or a one-hit wonder. The three CBSSports.com senior Fantasy writers have taken that approach - none of them have Allen ranked in their twop 48 this week.

Allen is now on the radar. And those in need of a spark in their receiving corps should put him in their Week 5 lineups. Those that don't should at least keep an eye on his production going forward.

Keenan Allen gaining 'trust' of veteran quarterback

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/30/2013)Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen thrived in his second NFL start Sunday vs. Dallas, totaling five catches for 80 yards. More importantly, he gained the trust of quarterback Philip Rivers after making an acrobatic 31-yard reception on a third-and-8 play.

"I certainly have trust for him, but you have more trust when you make plays on Sundays during games," Rivers said, per ESPN. "And he was awesome (Sunday). When he went up and caught that ball on the go route there on third-and-8 ... that does a lot for me. It’s kind of like, ‘All right, I'll throw that again now.’ If that doesn’t go for a completion, you say, ‘Okay, I’m going to work it front side.’ But him going and getting that ball and making some of the other plays he did in the game was huge."

Chargers coach Mike McCoy said after the game he anticipates Allen getting more chances to make plays moving forward.

"He’s a young player who’s getting better every week," McCoy said. "The more reps he gets, the better he’s going to be. It’s a learning curve for him. It’s different. We throw a lot of things at him. And when you play a game like we played today (Sunday) -- up-tempo, no-huddle, doing a lot of things -- you don’t have a lot of time to think. He made the most of every opportunity."

Keenan Allen has best game of young career

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(9/29/2013)Chargers receiver Keenan Allen turned in a productive performance as he enjoyed his best game as a rookie in Sunday's victory over the Cowboys in Week 4.

Allen stretched the field for San Diego as he was targeted six times and had five catches for 80 yards in a 30-21 victory. He has eight catches for 110 yards through his first three games.

Allen will look to build off his performance in Week 5 at Oakland.

Role players stat for Chargers Week 3

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)The Chargers received some minor offensive contributions during a 20-17 loss Week 3 at Tennessee.

Fullback Le'Ron McClain managed one carry for 7 yards, but also had one catch for minus-6 yards. Tight end Ladarius Green had two catches for 48 yards.

Unfortunately, not all contributions were positive. Rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen made his first career start with Malcom Floyd sidelined by a neck injury, but he managed just one catch for minus-4 yards.

San Diego's next opponent will be the Cowboys in Week 4.

Keenan Allen draws first career start

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(9/22/2013)The Chargers announced Sunday wide receiver Keenan Allen will start for injured receiver Malcom Floyd, who is inactive with a neck injury. The rookie has two catches for 34 yards through two games.

Keenan Allen has two catches

by Nando Di Fino | Senior Fantasy Writer

(9/15/2013)Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen caught two passes for 34 yards in Sunday's 33-30 victory over the Eagles. Allen, a rookie out of California, was targeted three times. The two catches were the first of Allen's NFL career.

With Malcom Floyd out for an indefinite amount of time, Allen could see an increase in playing time going forward. The Chargers face the Titans in Week 3.

Keenan Allen struggles in return game

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(8/16/2013)Chargers rookie wide receiver Keenan Allen came off the bench in Thursday's preseason game against the Bears, and he struggled to stand out when he entered the game.

Allen brought in just two of the three passes thrown his way, picking up 27 yards. He also made a big mistake in the return game, as he muffed a punt that the Bears were able to recover.

Allen is trying to earn a role in an injury-depleted receiving corps.

Keenan Allen leaves practice for knee treatment

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/13/2013)Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen, who saw first-team reps after Malcom Floyd got hurt Monday, left Tuesday's practice after individual drills to receive treatment on his knee. "The knee treatment relates to the posterior cruciate ligament injury that ended Allen's 2012 season at Cal," according to the Union-Tribune.

Coach Mike McCoy told the paper the team "wants to stay on top of it."

Floyd suffered a knee sprain, according to the Chargers, and is expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks. The Chargers already lost Danario Alexander to a torn ACL this summer.

Keenan Allen gets involved with first half

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(8/9/2013)Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen made his preseason debut as he played the first half of Thursday night's game against the Seahawks.

Allen caught a 4-yard pass from Philip Rivers during the opening drive. He was targeted twice by backup Charlie Whitehurst and caught just one of his passes for a 9-yard gain late in the first half. The rookie out of California, who is hoping to step up in Danario Alexander's absence, finished with two catches for 13 yards in a 31-10 defeat.

WR Keenan Allen gets some first-team reps

by Larry Hartstein | CBSSports.com

(8/7/2013)With the Chargers depleted at wideout, rookie Keenan Allen got some first-team snaps in Wednesday's practice along with Malcom Floyd and Eddie Royal, reports the Union-Tribune.

Danario Alexander is out for the season with a torn ACL. And Vincent Brown sat out some reps in his second practice back from a hamstring strain. Brown won't play Thursday against the Seahawks, giving Allen another chance for valuable time with the starters.

Fantasy Fallout from Danario Alexander's injury

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(8/6/2013)Danario Alexander's out for the year with a torn right ACL (after five surgeries in his left knee, go figure) and wiped off the Fantasy map. The Chargers have depth at receiver but it's not exactly quality depth.

Veteran Malcom Floyd should be locked into a starting role as should Vincent Brown, who just came back to practice this week after missing several days with a hamstring issue. Floyd has never broken through the 850-yard, six-touchdown barrier but should have his best chance to do so in 2013.

Brown has major appeal too -- some might take him over Floyd -- but he's proven to be somewhat brittle and has 19 career catches (and two TDs, all in 2011) to his name. He's a perfect late-round pick.

Another very interesting late-round pick is rookie Keenan Allen, who has done good work at Chargers camp this far. He's been quick in his cuts and has shown a nice second gear to get away on longer routes. Allen also has a minor injury history, hurting his ankle and tearing his PCL in college last year. So far with the Chargers he's overcome it. He's also worth a late-round look.

Eddie Royal has drawn positive reviews in camp but has a long history of groin and hamstring issues that cap his potential. He'll start the season as the Chargers' slot receiver and would be a safe bet for decent stats if he could stay on the field. He's played 22 games over the last two seasons with two scores.

The most reliable target should remain Antonio Gates. After losing excess weight and putting on muscle, all reports say he looks good for a 33-year-old tight end. Though last season was a major disappointment he still managed to score at least seven times for the ninth straight year. He should see better stats this year; the Alexander injury perks up his prospects.

The 6-foot-5, 217 pounder was a midseason roster addition for the Bolts and caught on quickly last season, catching 37 passes for 658 yards and seven touchdowns in just nine games with meaningful action (10 total).

Keenan Allen wants to start

(6/25/2013)Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen wants to be a starter from Week 1 this season, and he told the Union-Tribune San Diego that's his goal entering training camp.

"I don't want to watch," Allen said. "I want to be part of the moment. I don't want to watch it."

Coach Mike McCoy said he likes what Allen has done so far, but he has work to do if he wants to be part of the main rotation, let alone a starter.

"He's done a nice job buying into what we're doing," McCoy said. "It's a change for him. We're moving guys around, and the skill-position guys really need to know every position because you never know when Philip (Rivers) is going to check at the line of scrimmage. You have an idea where you're playing, but when it comes to a formation, Philip can audible something whenever he wants. ... You've got to know every position."

Allen starting to look better

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/12/2013)The Union-Tribune San Diego reports that Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen ran faster and cut more sharply than he did a month ago at rookie minicamp. The report says Allen doesn't seem at all limited by the posterior ligament knee injury that sidelined him late last season and prevented him from performing at the NFL combine.

Allen's knee still not right

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(6/3/2013)The National Football Post reports that Chargers rookie receiver Keenan Allen is still not 100 percent following the knee injury that sidelined him for three games in college at Cal.

Allen falls to Chargers

by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer

(4/26/2013)The San Jose Mercury News reports that former Cal star Keenan Allen plummeted deep into the third round before being selected Friday by the San Diego Chargers. The 6-foot-2, 206-pound wide receiver was the 76th overall selection and just the eighth wideout taken in the draft. Allen sounded like a man with something to prove Thursday night when he tweeted, "Competitively disturbed!!! But it's all good somebody gonna hit the lotto! #headshigh #noworries" Cal's career receptions leader, Allen was projected as an early first-round pick last fall before spraining the posterior cruciate ligament of his left knee in the Bears' Oct. 27 game at Utah. Allen didn't require surgery but missed the Bears' final three games, then didn't work out for scouts at the NFL combine in February after aggravating the injury. Allen finally was on the field in front of scouts several weeks ago in North Carolina, but was timed at just 4.71 and 4.75 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

Cal WR Allen won't work at combine

by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer

(2/21/2013)ESPN reports Cal receiver Keenan Allen will not participate in NFL Combine drills because of a sprained posterior cruciate ligament. He plans to run on his Pro Day in April. Surgery is not expected. Allen had 98 catches for 1,343 yards and six scores last year, earning First Team All-Pac-12 honors.